Drifty Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Hi, I will be ordering a new tank in the next few months but I am confused about what thickness the glass should be. The tank size will be approx 2.0 m long, 65cm wide and 65 cm high. I had though that i needed 12mm glass but have also been told 10mm would be ok, what do you all think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 10mm is fine, 12mm is a bonus. whats the price differance?/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 lol so far have quotes of $600 for 10mm and $1600 for 12mm, waiting on a few other quotes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petplanet Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 I just had a 4ft made. Got it made in 10mm with no top bracing instead of 6mm. More than doubled the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 10mm, that way you have 600$ to spend on fish and coral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 yep 10mm is the way to go, you could get a 12mm base for extra safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 My 6x2x2 is 10mm sides, with a 12mm base. Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cees Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 http://www.fnzas.org.nz/glassthickness.0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Drifty use the calculator. If it was me I would make it from 10mm except the front/back/bottom which I would use 12mm, I am sure 10mm will work, but it depends on the 'sleep at night factor'. You will need a VERY STRONG center brace for such a long tank. The glass calculator assumes the tank is perfectly braced. Take a look at my thread for my new setup, there are some photos of tank bracing. My tank is 2200Lx950Wx730H. Also remember that most of your 'aqua scaping' is provided by withdth, so if you can you may enjoy going wider (750? +) as it will provide more asthetic options. I assume your building it for a saltwater tank. SERIOUSLY consider having the tank drilled for closed loops and returns. My new tank has 7 holes and its worked out better than I had hoped. A laser cut perspecs overflow is best from what I have found from my own experance. Cost less than $100 to get the perspecs, laser cut and folded. Again some pics on my thread. I've spend months planning my tank so if you need some help yell out, I am sure I will be able to help you out. good luck Pieman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifty Posted December 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 thanks for all the replies. I am planning on having closed loops etc, I have been reading quite a few theads both here and on reef central which have been great. I will have a look at the calculator and see what i can come up with. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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